The Raccoons in... San Francisco
Day 1
After a fourteen hour flight, “Wow! San Fran, we’re finally here!”
“What shall we do first guys?” Answers DT, “Well I could murder a beer!”
But first! Says Louisa, find the hotel, we need to unpack.
Then I’ll phone my good friend, Travelling Mac.
He’s stayed here before, been up Coit Tower, over the Golden Bridge, seen all the sights,
Even though he’s afraid of heights!
Day 2
Out for a walk, in the sunshine,
The gang headed over to Pier 39….
Drunk Ted was half tempted by a day out on the raz.
But decided to stick with his buddies and visit Alcatraz.
Alcatraz Island was a very grim sight,
Clive was glad they had decided not to visit at night.
They closed their eyes and pictured the scene
To live in a place where people were so fierce and mean.
No luxury items, no shampoo, soap or even any washing powder
So with that eeirie thought they left to go try the famous sour dough clam chowder…..
Day 3
After a late start, and shower,
The gang went to explore the weird shaped Coit Tower.
A long trip up a nasty hill,
All the exercise was making Drunk Ted quite ill.
And the trek didn’t even stop there,
They still had to manage all of the stairs!
The view at the top was marvellous and gay
They could see all around of San Francisco Bay.
After all that walking and to escape from the rain.
They decided to get tickets for the Giants baseball game.
Kitted out in their new tops
They sat themselves down munching on hot dogs.
Drunk Ted was impressed with the Giant sized beers
Whilst Clive blushed every time a player came near.
Day 4
The gang walked all the way over to the Golden Gate Bridge
Had to get the tram back because Drunk Ted had acquired a stitch.
Day 5
Day five and they thought that their trip was complete,
When they were told of a hill called Lombard Street.
Though by now Hedgey was starting to get bored,
He just wanted to play on his stupid skateboard.
The raccoons thought that would actually be neat,
to grab a skateboard to ride down this famous street
They liked the feel of the skateboard on their paws,
The street was so bendy they had to ride down on all fours!
And now the sun was setting over the bay of San Fran
It was time to pack up and for the gang to get in their van.
To go and visit many other places,
Starting with the bright lights, in the one and only city of Las Vegas!!!
(But that’s another story….)
At Pier 39
On Alcatraz Island
At the game
The Golden Gate Bridge
On the trams
Lombard Street